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Hito Tres Fronteras

A sight in Puerto Iguazú, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Hito Tres Fronteras in Puerto Iguazú
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Why go

Lookout where Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay meet at the river junction.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Iguazú, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Aqva Restaurant, 2.0 km away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Puerto Iguazú
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Iguazú, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Aqva Restaurant

    Puerto Iguazú restaurant serving river fish like surubí and regional dishes.

    Food · 2.0 km straight-line
  2. 2
    El Quincho del Tío Querido

    Busy parrilla in Puerto Iguazú with grilled meats and live music most nights.

    Food · 2.8 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Parque Nacional do Iguaçu

    Brazilian side with a panoramic trail facing the main falls and a walkway into the spray.

    Outdoors · 8.7 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Parque das Aves

    Bird park beside the Brazilian park entrance with walk-in aviaries of toucans and macaws.

    Sight · 11 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Itaipu Dam

    Huge hydroelectric dam on the Brazil–Paraguay border with panoramic and technical tours.

    Sight · 16 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Iguazú National Park

    Argentine side of the falls with upper and lower circuits on catwalks through the jungle.

    Outdoors · 17 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Hito Tres Fronteras is a stop on our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Iguazú

Hito Tres Fronteras is our only sight pick in Iguazú; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Iguazú guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Iguazú run from 22°C in July to 32°C in January; October is usually the wettest month. For Hito Tres Fronteras itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Iguazú from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Iguazú weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Hito Tres Fronteras, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Av. Río Iguazú, Puerto Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina
Coordinates
-25.59483, -54.59078
Destination
Iguazú, Argentina

Hito Tres Fronteras: quick answers

How much time do you need at Hito Tres Fronteras?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Hito Tres Fronteras. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Hito Tres Fronteras?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Come for sunset and the evening craft market.

Is Hito Tres Fronteras free?

Yes, we list Hito Tres Fronteras as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Hito Tres Fronteras?

Hito Tres Fronteras is at Av. Río Iguazú, Puerto Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Hito Tres Fronteras?

Hito Tres Fronteras appears on Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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